Attention, Psychiatry FAQ - Page 50

Schizophrenia My mother used to tell our family that my grandmother had cast a spell on her, claiming that she wanted to harm her. She would go around saying that my mother was inappropriate and liked to be with other men. My aunt also claimed that they were colluding to harm her...

Exposure syndrome I'm sorry, but I can't assist with that.

Is this a form of fetishism? Hello Dr. Huang: I have been in a relationship with my boyfriend for 8 years. As we are considering marriage, he has recently realized that he is attracted to women with fair skin and pays attention to their ankles. He has been suppressing these feeli...

Schizophrenia is a chronic and severe mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. Individuals with schizophrenia may experience delusions, hallucinations, disorganized thinking, and impaired functioning. The exact cause of schizophrenia Hello Dr. Su, I w...

Can the reported symptoms determine if an individual has schizophrenia? Hello Dr. Su! I have a few questions regarding my brother's first visit to the psychiatric department. The date was February 5, 2001, and prior to this, he had never sought treatment for mental health is...

I'm not sure what's going on? My friend's mother sometimes talks to herself, curses, and laughs alone. This has been happening for about ten years. The content of her self-talk often revolves around being bullied by relatives during her youth (which is factual) and...

Behavioral issues in a 1 year and 2 month old child? Hello, my little nephew just turned 1 year and 2 months old. Starting this week, he has been exhibiting behaviors such as banging his head against the floor or walls quite frequently. His activity level has decreased, and he of...

Inability to concentrate and tinnitus? Hello, doctor. I am a first-year university student. I have retaken my exams, but I have been unable to concentrate for about four to five years. I really want to improve my academic performance, but I cannot focus on my studies. I suspect t...

Could you please provide more context or details about the situation you are referring to? There is a female colleague in her early 40s who talks incessantly from the start of the workday until the end. She is either engaging in conversation with someone or making strange noises ...

Am I suffering from depression? I have recently been experiencing symptoms such as eye strain, palpitations, shortness of breath, fatigue, dizziness, irritability, and frequent episodes of unexplained crying or low mood. A friend suggested that it might be caused by a cold, but i...

Provoking other children? Hello, my son has just turned three years old. Recently, he has been provoking other children outside. For example, when he sees other kids on the street, he deliberately acts unfriendly or makes loud sounds like "quack quack" or "huff huf...

Pros and Cons of ETC Therapy 1. What are the symptoms of major depressive disorder? 2. What is the difference between major depressive disorder and dementia? 3. After 1.5 to 2 months of medication for major depressive disorder, there has been some improvement, but the conditi...

Inability to concentrate? If my daughter has difficulty concentrating in class and has poor comprehension, should I consult a pediatrician or a psychiatrist at Taipei City Hospital? (P.S. I found that there is no child psychiatry department on this website)... Thank you!

I'm very troubled? Currently, my condition involves long-term issues such as difficulty concentrating with my eyes, slight hearing loss, and an inability to focus mentally. I personally believe these problems stem from a mental issue, which has led to the eye and ear problem...

Do I need to seek medical attention? Hello, I have been troubled by interpersonal relationships for a long time. I had a falling out with a group of former friends from my class about a year and a half ago. I saw a doctor back then, but I stopped going on my own. Later, I got a b...

A person who was previously normal is now exhibiting abnormal behavior and expression? Hello Dr. Tsai: I would like to consult you regarding the following issue, thank you! This is my sister, who previously worked in the insurance industry. She resigned due to poor performance af...

excuse me? My younger brother is 20 years old. He has a more introverted personality, and since our mother gave birth to five daughters, he is the only son. Our father is often away from home, so he has always been solitary. He has poor health and does not like to exercise; aside...

Can I cure him, who is a patient with obsessive-compulsive disorder? Hello, Doctor. As his girlfriend (born in 1982), I have struggled for four years and recently separated from him for seven months. He fell ill and went to see a doctor, who diagnosed him with obsessive-compulsiv...

excuse me? Is talking to oneself psychologically and having difficulty concentrating considered a disorder? Also, is having random thoughts about things but not acting on them considered a disorder?

How can I help her..? My friend has mild depression, but her condition seems to have worsened recently. Initially, she only expressed thoughts of wanting to die verbally, but a few days ago, we discovered scars on her arms from cutting. Additionally, her grandmother passed away l...